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The Dickinson press., 1887-05-14

Figure l in our first cut is n spring gown
of fine plaid wool, with green for the prevail
ing color, and is after a model made for her
Royal Highncss the Duchess of Comnaught.
Tho vest, collar and cuffs are of velvet of tho
new absinthe green shade; there is also II bias
band of this velvet at the foot of the founda-
ton skirt. The plaid wool is of light quality,
as soft and fine us camel's hair, and is draped
In cross folds i'll front, with two double box
plaits on the right side, and bouifant back
drapery.
The remaining figure represcntsn dress for
either house or street, and is of heliotrope
summer cloth braided with silver and with
many hcliotrope shades. The long, deep
overskirt covers all the lower skirt except the
band Of velvet set on the foot. The basque is
o very short position with n braided plastron,
with the figures extending up on the collar,
braided sleeves, velvet rcvcrs and velvet cuffs.
The straw hat has n silver braided ribbon
band, and also a rosctte set high on the left
side,
The Dickinson press., 1887-05-14
New Wraps and Jackets.


There seems to be 10 arbitrary rule ut the
present time i'll matters of dress. Every lady
may consult her own individuality and still
be fashionably attircd. Both double and
single breasted jackets are to be worn.
French jackets in various styles are appear
ing as a.part of many spring ~toilettes. A fa-
vorite shape has revers upon tho front at each
side, q vest effect underneath, the back fall
ing in two box plaits over the tournurc.
Another is cut double breasted with n dag
onal revers of velvet up one side, and is per-
fectly flat over the hips and at the back.
Among spring wraps may be seen dolman
shapes with short jacket backs and long tab
fronts, very short visites with sling sleeves
and Russian hood, and still others AVE the
fronts gathered to a point, and finished with
heavy silk cord and Jet tassels.
The Dickinson press., 1887-05-14
PHYSIOLOGY AND HYGIENE.
Care of tho Complexion-A Dentist,
Advice to His Patients.

Care of tho Complexion-A Dentists
Advice to His Patients.
With the coming of March winds many
women will be glad to know how to prepare
some Of those soft cmulsions that have been
used for the comfort of the skin since time
immemorial. Perhaps the simplest emulsion
is almond paste, which may be prepared as
follows: An ouncoo of blanched sweet almonds
beaten and rubbed smooth, Il drop or two of
water added every now and then during the
rubbing to prevent the paste from separating
and becoming oily; and at last, after tho
paste is sufficiently smooth, u half pint of
clear water added, a drop at a time. The
stirring must be well kept up meanwhile and
the result strained after tho whole is perfectly
united. This is excellent for rough skins, for
smnrting from sunburn or driving in the
wind; and when an ounce of glycerinc has
been mixed with it before adding tho water
it is valuable for chappel hands and lips.
The Dickinson press., 1887-05-14
Two important Duties.

A hostess should remember, says Mrs. Sher-
wood, when she asks people to visit her, that
she has two important duties to perform
one, not to neglect her guests; the other, not
to worry them by too much attention. Never
give IL guest the impression that he is 'being
entertained" that lie is o II your mind. Fol.
low tho daily life of your household and your
duties as you desire, taking care that your
guest is never i'll an unpleasant position or
neglected.
In a country neighborhood it often occurs
that n hostess cannot avoid asking her guests
to go to some stupid entertainment or to be-
come acquainted with her country ncighbors.
Thu guest, however, who has 10 interest, be-
ing a stranger, i'll these local matters, ought
to be permitted to decline said Inequalities if
he chooses. Many guests, especially those
who have come from an active life of social
dissipation in some city, greatly prefer tho
quiet solitude of the country garden, the
veranda Or a walk through the woods to
social parties, where the people they meet
will be strangers.
The Dickinson press., 1887-05-14
Household Hints.

To clean willow furniture use salt and wa
ter. Apply it with a "a! brush, scrub well
and dry thoroughly.
Turkey salad, made with celery and good
oil, is held by many to equal that made of
chicken.
Silver plated bonbon trays with tongs have
been introduced at the fashionable luncheon
parties with undoubted success.
Ham broiled in the white of egg is affirmed
by al exchange to be the way they do it at
the most fashionable London clubs.
A fashion for drinking milk has caused IL
appear some tall and beautiful glass pitchers
or ewers to contain the mild beverage.
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White c%ocoanut Cake.

Whites of five eggs, one and a half cupfuls
of sugar, piece of butter the size of an egg,
three level tcaspoonfuls of baking powder,
ono teaspoonful of lemon flavoring, two-thirds
Of a cupful of new milk, flour to form u thin
batter, one cocoanut grated; beat tho eggs to
a stiff froth and add to the butter and sugar
that las been creamed; sieve he baking
powder through the flour, add the milk,
%flavoring and sufficient flour for not too stiff a
batter to spread smoothly upon the tins; after
they arc baked, spread the layers with icing
and powder thickly with cocoanut; then place
together, having a layer upon the top of
cocn,out
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plain succcstions for Evcrv Dav.

Plain Suggestions for Every Day.
If n door has q spring on it, do not let it
slam after you.
See that your fcetare clean before entering
any ones house.
If you find a door closed, close it again as
you pass through.
Do not scratch matches on anybody else's
walls or woodwork.
If you visit a reading room, be careful to
put back papers and magazines in their
proper places.
Do not tslk so loud at places of amusement
as to disturb others and prevent their enjoy
ment of the performances; by so doing you
rob them of Il part of that which they have
paid for and virtually pick their pockets.
The Dickinson press., 1887-05-14
FREE TRADE,

The reduction of Internal revenue and the TAX
ins off of revenue stamps from Proprietary Mcdi-
cincS, no doubt has largely benefited the con-
sumers. as we'll as relieving the burden of home
manufacturers. Especially is this the oa>" with
GREEN'S August Flower and lIoschcc's German
Syrup, ~ the reduction of thirty-siX cents per
dozen. has been added 10 increase the
size of the bottles containing these remedies.
thereby giving onc-iifth more medicine in the ii
cen, size. The August Flower for Dyspepsia and
Liver Complaint. and the German Syrup 70:
Cough and Lung troubles. have perhaps. the lar
.rsi sale of any medicines in the world. The ad-
vantage of increased size of the bottles will Ia
greatly appreciated by the sick and afflicted. III
every town and village in civilized countries
Sample bottles for 10 cents remain the same siz..
The Dickinson press., 1887-05-14
New Skirt Drancries.

Numbered with the new skirt draperies arc
tho bell skirts and inverted bell skirts, two
directly opposite styles. One shows the skirt
draped at the back with an appearance of
fullness Mt the bottom, and is intended for
stout ladies, the other. intended for slender
women, having the %fullness below the waist.
The effect in either case, when arranged in
moderation, is excellent.
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SPRING JAcKEr-BAsouE coRsAG1

SFRING JACkET-BASQCE CORSAGE.
In the second cut is given n model for a
spring jacket of Swede brown cloth, barred
with darker brown. 1t is Tapped to the left
side at the top, has n triangular rcvers and is
fastened by white pearl buttons. y round
hood ut the back is lined with dark blue silk.
Tho hat is of the plaid cloth, with blue velvet
brim and blue faillc loops high Oh the left.
Figure 2 in this cut represents q dressy
gown of light blue gray cloth, with n vest of
white cloth fastened by silver buttons. The
deep apron curves up each side to meet n
cluster of fine side plaits, and the back has
voluminous drapery. The basque is round
and close fitted behind, but falls open in
front from the shoulders down, being turned
over to form revers ornamentcd with but
tons. The vest is double breasted below, and
laps to the left side at the waist line, but is
open in V shape at the top to show a chemis-
cite beneath. The hat Of gray straw is one
of the new spring shapes, with the lnsim high
on the left side and close to the crown in tho
back, with narrower brim ON the rirht.
The Dickinson press., 1887-05-14
Our Coat of Arms.

Can you state the origin of the coat of arms of
the United States! US.
In 1916 congress appointed a committe to
report adcvice fora national seal. No salts
factory device was reported till 17&2, when
John Adams, then our minister to England,
forwarded the suggestion of Sir John Prcst-
wick, al English antiquary. Thepresent seal
was based on his suggestion.
The Dickinson press., 1887-05-14
Groom,s Suit for n Dav Wedding,

AT q day wedding u black frock coat and
waistcoat, dark brown or gray trousers, q
white silk pique four i'll hand scarf, white kid
gloves with broad white stitching OH the
back and patent leather shoes represent the
correct style of dress for the groom. The
dress suit may be properly worn only on
evening occasions.
The Dickinson press., 1887-05-14
LAMP SHADE WITH 1NLA1D FLOWERS

LAMP SHADE WITH INLAID
Tho shade represented is trimmed with q
frill of lace and bows of satin ribbon. 1t is
composed of five single parts or sections, each
ornamental with different bouquet or spray
of flowers cut out of crctonne and gumlncd
on n pieco of stiff white net. This is covered
over with pink muslin. The stuff layers are
ncnt buttonlolcd over each other with pink
silk and the separate parts of the shade sewed
together. One seam is left half open that the
shade may he slipped over the lamp glass and
is closed above with a bow.
The Dickinson press., 1887-05-14
When to Water House Plants.

A gardener gives the following rules for
answering the oft repeated question: "How
can l tell when house plants need watering!'
1. By the appearance of the soil or feeling it
with the finger. If dust can be worked up it
needs water. 2. By tapping the pot with the
knuckles. The pot has a sharp, hollow sound
or "ring" when the earth is dry, and a heavy,
"%thudding" sound when moist. 3. BY lifting
the pots and testing their weight, wet soil, of
course, being much heavier than dry.
The Dickinson press., 1887-05-14
Colored Note Paper.

Colorcd note paper went out of fashion
long age, and deep, heavy tints in stationery
are no longer seen in my lady's cscroitoire,
nor is it to be found ut stationcr's stores that
cater to an exclusive fine trade. Occasionally
there comes q short revival of the very deli
cate shades of dark blue or gray, but q
creamy white remains the preferred sort.
The Dickinson press., 1887-05-14
France or Germany.

Which could raise the greater force in case Of
war, France or Germany? NJ. o.
The present standing army of France Is
larger than that of Germany. The popula-
ton of Germany is some S,ooo,C 0 more than
France. 1t would be impossible to predict
which nation would succeed in turning out
the most men.
The Dickinson press., 1887-05-14
A BURNING GAS WELL,
is found.

The accompanying cut shows the burning
gas well which was discovered in Findley,
o., something more than one year ago. Mr..
Wright, in st. Nicholas. tells the following
story about this we'll: The gas was conducted
As feet above the ground, through a 6 inch
iron pipe and when lighted the flame rose
from 20 to 30 feet above the pipe, as shown in
the picture. The noise Of the escaping gas is
like the roar of Niagara and has been heard at
n distance of five miles. The amount of gas
furnished by this well is enormous one esti-
mate placing it at 40, 1000, 600 cubic feet pc rday.
AS 900 cub feet OF gas require for their
production fifty pounds of soft coal, it fol-
lows that the heat daily generated at this
single burning well is equal to that which
would be produced by the burning Of 1000
tons of soft coal.
The use of natural gas for fuel has rapidly
increased of late years. The city of Pitts
burg, Pa, now depends almost entirely upon
natural gas for fuel. This gas, which arises
from the decomposition of animal and vege.
table matter embedded in the rocks, has
rs yet been found i'll profitable quantities
in comparatively small areas. The region
in which gas has been discovered is prac-
tically embraced in that portion of Pennsyl-
vania west of the Allegheny mountains and
extending II very short distance into Ohio,
New York and West Virginia. All gas fields
are i'll or near coal regions.
Boring for natural gas is very like boring
for oil in all its workings, but the after opera
lions of pumping, ETC., necessary to raise the
oil, are not required, for if gas be present il
come up of its wv free will, and comes will
q tremendous rush.
The discovery of these fountains of ca.
prove the wonderful reserved stores Of ma
ture. The coal was formed long years ago
and now deep down in the earth nave beer
struck these vast reservoirs of compressed gas
George b. Thayer, son of OK, Senator Thayer
of Connecticut. made q bicycling trip that in
cluded 4,2224 miles on wheels. He started
from Vernon, Conn, and went as far as tn
Pacific coast, made about sixty miles per day
had no thrilling adventures, and spent bu
The Dickinson press., 1887-05-14
skillfu, Devices From Natures Models.

Skillfnl Devices From Natures Models.
Most OF the sliillful devices invented by men
may he traced to nature. The d%iscovcrcr of
each new appliance or mechanism UNDER
stands that, after all, his idea was as old rs the
hills. The huhrstoncs of mills arc another
style of the molar teeth which grind all the
grist that feeds men and beasts. The hoofs
of horses arc made of parallel plates like
cnrriag" springs. Tho finest file of human
manufacture is Il rough affair compared with
the Dutch rush used by cabinet makers. Tho
jaws of the turtle and tortoise are natural
scissors. rh" squirrel carries chisels i'll his
mouth, aud the h%ippopotal'us is provided
with AIDES. which are constantly sharpcncd
rs they are worn. Tho carpenters plane
is found in the jaws of Il bee. The wood
pecker has n powerful little triphammer.
The Dickinson press., 1887-05-14
Bluebeard,

Is there any foundation for the story of Blue
beard, who was said to have murdered so many
wives? S.p.,
The original of Bluebeard is supposed to
have been Giles de 10 Retz, lord of Lavel,
who was born in l406 and fought under Joan
OF Arc. He became a marshal of France,
and lived in style until his fortune was ali
spent, when he took to sorcery and pagan
rites, besides slaughtering children. He was
known during his lifetime as Barbe Blue, OF
Bluebeard. Whether he really murdered all
his wives or not, history doesn't say.
The Dickinson press., 1887-05-14
Hatter for rruit Critters.

Ingredients for a batter with which to make
peach, apricot, apple or other fruit fritters
consist Of one pint of milk, three eggs, q little
salt and a pint of flour and q teaspoonful of
baking powder. Beat the eggs, add part Of
tho milk and salt, then flour and milk alter
nately, beating quickly and cooking imme-
diately in boiling hot lard.
The Dickinson press., 1887-05-14
ALL AROUND THE HOUSE.
Up Stairs, Down Stairs, in the Kitchen
and in tho Lady's Parlor.

Ladies who entertain are constantly on the
alert to introduce pleasing surprises for their
guests. An instance at hand is that of tho
hostess who introduced MI additional course
at a ladies' luncheon party, directly after des-
sert. This course consisted of fresh Paxma
violets in q rock crystal bowl, from which
each guest helped herself to a bunch of the
fragrant flowers. A side dish of silver pins
accompanied this course of flowers, which
enabled the latter to DO worn us u corsage
bouuuet.
The Dickinson press., 1887-05-14
Tea Gowns.

Tea gowns are more popular than ever,
and constitute a very comfortable and becom-
ing dress for ladies of all ages to wear ut
home. These gowns are made of any sort of
material from pretty French foulards to
velvet and plush i'll dainty shades. A SER
viceablc gown is one made of cashmere and
trimmed with lace and ribbons.
The Dickinson press., 1887-05-14
SOAP BUBBLES,

The fascinating but cvancscent soap bubble
may inc made to endure several hours if anna
tcur chemists will observe the following direc-
tio!is: Dissolve one part, 10y weight, of pure
white soap, cut into thin slices, i'll forty parts
of water distilled water is prrfcrahicl and fill
ter. Mix two parts, by measure, Of pure
glyrc"lne with one part of the filtered solu-
ton at Il temperature of &C degrees Fahren-
heit, and after shaking together long and vio-
lcntly let stand twcnty-four hours. Then
filter and use in the delightful pastime Of
blowi3r luIIirS
The Dickinson press., 1887-05-14
SOCIAL ETIQUETTE.

Manners and Customs Practiccd in Pc.
lite Society.
However other points of etiquette vary and
change it is always true that the dinner and
the diner should be ready at the same mo-
ment. Exact punctuality is the only true po-
likeness. AS regards an invitation to dinner,
s'neycr' is better than Slate"
The Dickinson press., 1887-05-14
Nincyeh.
Is the site of ancient Nineveh knowns

Is the site of ancient Nineveh known?
D. C.S.
Yes. Nineveh was situated i'll Asiatic Tur-
key, pasialic of .Iosul, on the left bank of
the river Tigris, along which it extended Tor
Il diStance of IS miles and an average breadth
of II miles, containing an area of PIG square
miles
The Dickinson press., 1887-05-14
Prospcrity of the uehre,rs.

Rabbi Brown, of the New York temple
"Gates of Hope" says that ono cause of the
prosperity of the Hebrews is the advantage
gained from the leisure of the half holiday
on Friday to prepare them for their Satur-
day Sabbath.--ChicaSo Herald.
The Dickinson press., 1887-05-14
Slave Markets.

Is the traffic in female slaves r~racticed any
where in the world: a. y.
Yes. Women are publicly bought and sold
in China.
The Dickinson press., 1887-05-14
Tho Largest Bell.

What was the largest bell ever cast: I'll.
The largest bell was cast i'll Moscow in 1876,
but was broken in 1857. 1t weighed $50 tons.
The largest bell in England was cast ut
Houghton-le-Spring, Durham. 1t was Z feet
1913 inches high and SO inches i'll diameter.
Its clapper weighed 1900 pounds. 1t was
cracked in 1851 and replaced by q lighter one.
The Dickinson press., 1887-05-14
R0N%oe that are fretful, reevish,

cross, or troubled with
Windy Collie, Teething Pains, OF
Stomach Disorders, can be relieved
at once by using Acker's Baby Soother.
1t contains no Opium or Morphine,
hence is safe. Price rs cents. Sold by
FOWLER h LANGDON.
The Dickinson press., 1887-05-14
Didn't Hurt It Much.

At Governor Ross inaugural hall at Aus
tin a legislator from eastern Texas was very
much bewilderet, rs lie had never attended
any similar scene of fcasting. In his confu-
sion he sat down on the hat of u senator.
"Looli here, sir, l don't like this" said the
senator.
"Don't like whnt!"
"You arc sitting on my silk hat"
swell, darn my cats, if l amt sorry, ker-
mel, but l don't think l hurt it much; 1 have
only been sitting here for a few minutes"
The hat looked as if the entire legislature,
sitting us a committee of the whole, had sat
on it for a week.-Texas Siftings.
The Dickinson press., 1887-05-14

j. IiAZZARD.
Clement c. Moore.
AcAscv's B Bleed T Rsnsd is the as. sn1y
teed. It is a positive cure for Ulcers, Erup.
tions OF Syphilitic Poisoning. 1t purifiest the
whole system, and banishes oil Rheumatic
and Neuralgia pains. We guarantee it.
FOWLER & LANGDON
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GuMN S\ecN aaghs,h is the he

thousands suffering from Asthma, Con-
sumption, Coughs. etc. Did you ever try
Acker's English Remedy? 1t is the best
preparation known for all Lung Troubles,
sold on a positive guarantee at 10c., soc.
FOWLER 4 LANGDON.
The Dickinson press., 1887-05-14

Please tell me where l can fluid the lines:
Mans i%nhuInanity to man
Makes countless thousands mourn.
The Dickinson press., 1887-05-14
racts about Gas vc,,s.

The use of natural gas as n fuel has, for
some time, occupied the attention of scientists
and capitalists, and it is quite sin,c our young
people should know how and where this gas
The Dickinson press., 1887-05-14
Mexican
Mustang
Liniment


THIS GOOD OLD STANDBY
~accomplishes for everybody exactly what ia claimed
FORT. One Of the reasons for the great popularity OF
tho Mustang Liniment is found in its universal
applicability. Everybody needs such q medicine.
Tho Lumbermnn needs 1t in case OF accident.
Tho Housewife needs it for generalfamily use.
The Canalcr needs 1t for his teams and his men.
The Mechanic needs 1t lways on his work
bench.
The Miner needs 1t in case Of emergency.
The Pioneer ne~edsit-can get along without II.
Tho Farmer needs 1t in his house, his stable,
and his stock yard.
The Steamboat man or the Bontmnn needs
itin liberal supply afloatand ashore.
The HoIse.fancicr needs tit is his best
friend and safest reliance.
The Stoch.grOyyer needs tit will save him
thousands ofdollars and q world of trouble.
The Raiirond man needs 1t and will need 1t SO
long as his lif. is a round of accidents and dangers.
The HnclSwoOdslnnn needs 1t. There is Moth
ing like 1t as an antidcte for the dangers to lifc.
limb and comfort which surround the pioneer.
The Merchant needs it about his store among
his employees. Accidents will happen, and when.
these come tie Mustang Eminent is wanted at once.
Keep 4 B.ttic inthc House. TITS the best Of
economy.
Keep n B.ttlc in the Factory. Its immediate
use in case ofaccident saves pain and loss of wages-
Keep n Bottle Always in the Stable for
use when wanted.
Fcb5-1y
The Dickinson press., 1887-05-14

State Senator Murphy's bill in the New
York legislature limits the working hours Of
bakers to ten a day. They labor now from
twelve to eighteen hours daily in overheated
Easements.
The Dickinson press., 1887-05-14
The Night Before Christmas.

They pre- from Robert Burns poem, "Mar
We Made to Mourn.n
The Dickinson press., 1887-05-14

Tho making of short lived sonp bubbles is
I'll DID %las'iinc, with which all our readers
ire don':.ess familiar; but how many, wo
wonder, li."w how to make bubbles that will
last: Feeling very certain that few, if any,
# orr boys and girls understand the art, wo
viii tell them how, and at tho same time
t9..r,! them a short lesson i'll chemistry.
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A Decorative Lamp Shade.

The illustration here presented furnishes q
model that can he readily copied by any i'll
cpnious housewife.
The Dickinson press., 1887-05-14
Clement c. Moore.

Please inform me who was the author of the
rhymes beginning:
Twas the night before Christmas.
i uAzzAnn
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YOUNG FOLKS COLUMN.
AN INSTRUCTIVE STORY ABOUT A
BURNING GAS WELL.

An Easy Lesson in Chemistry Teaches
How to Mako Fascinating Soap Bulb
blcs that Will Last for Two or Three
Hours.
The Dickinson press., 1887-05-14

Tn discovery of these fountains of gas
prove the wonderful reserved stores Of ma
ture. The coal was formed long years ago,
and now deep down i'll the earth havc been
struck these vast reservoirs of compressed gas.